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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
the Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Comparative Medicine, in Hershey, PA is seeking a Lab Coordinator. The Lab Coordinator – Animal Sciences is responsible for daily laboratory services and operations including ensuring equipment and instrumentation is maintained; creating/updating/revising procedural manuals and ensuring compliance; training and supervising staff; contributing to diagnostic services and research-specific laboratory testing; assisting with developing and reconciling budgets.
- Supervise daily laboratory services and operations; schedule equipment and instrumentation preventive maintenance, calibration, repairs; secure service contracts; develop/revise procedural manuals; train staff; ensure compliance with proper laboratory practices and procedures
- Contribute to diagnostic services and research-specific laboratory testing; coordinate with investigators and research staff; perform quantitative and qualitative chemical, hematological, microbiological, and microscopic analysis on various animal specimens; refine and adapt testing methodologies as necessary
- Prepare specimens for offsite testing including specimen submission, result compilation, and billing reconciliation
- Coordinate laboratory diagnostics phase of sentinel animal program
- Assist with developing, monitoring, and reconciling operational budgets; identify cost containment measures and maximize revenue sources; secure competitive pricing; develop fee structures; resolve monthly billing; compile monthly reports
- Maintain awareness of animal science laboratory industry trends and regulatory requirements; update SOPs, guidelines, manuals, policies, and procedures; conduct training; enforce compliance; participate in compliance reviews; take correction action as required
- Hire, train, coach, supervise, and evaluate employees; prepare schedules; communicate and enforce standards; promote professional development; adhere to Collective Bargaining Agreement; participate in grievance and arbitration hearings
- Monitor laboratory environmental sustainability programs including recycling, conservation, or waste management
Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Experience
1+ years of relevant experience
Additional experience for higher level
The following clearances must be successfully completed for this position:
- Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check
- Pennsylvania Child Abuse History
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Background Check
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:
$46,400.00 - $81,500.00
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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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